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Article: Give peace - not 'Zohan' - a chance

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June 6, 2008
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The Adam Sandler Institute for Public Policy - otherwise known as Happy Madison Productions - has released another position paper, this time titled "You Don't Mess With the Zohan."

Sandler previously and awkwardly lobbied against workaholic dads in "Click" and against homophobia in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry." "Zohan" is his contribution to the Mid-East peace process.

Oh for the days when he was content to amuse us with tales of hockey players on the golf tour or twentysomethings in primary school.

In "Zohan," Sandler stars as an Israeli anti-terrorist operative who has tired of the fighting and decides to pursue his dream of becoming a hair stylist in New York City. As in "Chuck & ...

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